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WoolOn win labour of love for Gore designer
Gore designer Andre Johnston has won the supreme award at Central Otago's WoolOn event.
Westland shareholders to get update on strategic review
Westland Milk Products is expected to give shareholders the first update before Christmas.
Barking mad competition at Otago tavern
Best bark honours up for grabs for top dog at annual event raising funds for Farmstrong.
Walk On history 'pretty amazing Kiwi story'
The establishment of Walk On is a "pretty amazing Kiwi story", says Mark Davey.
Colin Meads tip-off alerted velvet boss, court hears
"Sir Colin Meads had received a couple of phone calls from people unknown."
Big US beef index job for Dunedin's AbacusBio
AbacusBio is rebuilding the selection indexes for the American Angus Association.
Mackenzie Basin protests too late: farm owner
The Dunedin man behind a dairy change in the Mackenzie Basin says protests are too late.
Weaker kiwi raising NZ commodity prices in local terms
The weaker New Zealand dollar is boosting New Zealand commodity prices in local terms.
CCTV to catch dodgy dumpers in Queenstown
CCTV will be installed in a bid to deter dodgy dumpers at Queenstown's Shotover Delta.
Wools in Schools comes to South Otago students
South Otago students have had a crash course in what happens to wool in school.
Shift to renewable energy for Fonterra's Stirling cheese factory
Fonterra is moving from coal to renewable energy at its Stirling cheese factory.
Sack of animal carcasses found in and by Clutha river
A sack of dead animals floating in the Clutha River has given a walker a nasty surprise.
Aerial drop of 1080 near Luggate put off
Delays caused by unsettled weather have upset Ospri plans for an aerial drop of 1080.
All things dear at Wanaka'a World of Deer
A museum dedicated to deer is due to open near Wanaka Airport in a few weeks.
Judicial review into MPI directive begins
Judicial review of MPI directive to destroy plantings will be held in Wellington this week
'White gold' back on the menu in South Otago
The official season for whitebait opened yesterday
Calving season has arrived in the South Island
Calving is in full swing for most southern farmers with the middle of August upon us.
Rabobank: Supply pressure on lamb prices
Procurement competition is expected to continue to put some upward pressure on lamb prices
Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trial champions established
Barry Hobbs, of Herbert, is the winner of the 2018 Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trial.
Road Transport Forum aims to attract women to trucking life
A Road Transport Forum will aim to attract a more diverse workforce.
PGG Wrightson net profit down, performance strong
Although net profit is down, PGG Wrightson are still performing strongly.
Care packages to bolster local farmers' wellbeing in Wyndham
A call to look after farmers' mental and physical wellbeing has prompted care packages.
Call to restart Central Otago Young Growers Group
Grant McKay wants to re-establish the Central Otago Young Growers Group.
Swede seed claims not compromised in PGG Wrightson Seeds' sale
The sale of PGG Wrightson Seed will not impact on farmers tied up in the HT Swede debacle.
Central Otago grower's dedication to fruit industry recognised
Earnscy Weaver has been made a life member of Horticulture New Zealand.
Oamaru's Unesco geopark comes a step closer
The creation of a Unesco Global Geopark has taken significant leaps forward.
Mid micron wool prices buoyant but coarse wool a different story
Mid micron wool prices are expected to remain near current high levels over coming months.
NZ Vet Association open to pan-industry initiative on grazing
NZ Veterinary Assoc. says it would embrace a pan-industry initiative on winter grazing.
Efforts to preserve heritage bridge in Catlins
A relic of Sir Truby King's time spent in the Catlins is being considered for conservation
Kaikorai Valley's Havoc Ham recalled after glitch
A paperwork compliance glitch is causing havoc for an award-winning Dunedin pork producer.
Canterbury mudfish on brink of extinction
The native Canterbury mudfish is on the brink of extinction, a new report says.
Foley Family bid for Mt Difficulty Wines 'still with OIO'
The decision whether Foley Family can purchase Mt Difficulty wines is still awaited.
Manuherikia Boar, Buck and Stag Hunt raises $4000
Th Manuherikia Boar, Buck and Stag Hunt in Alexandra got a good turn out.